How far is London from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 3532 miles / 5685 kilometers / 3069 nautical miles.
Cardiff Airport – London International Airport
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Distance from Cardiff to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3532.209 miles
- 5684.539 kilometers
- 3069.406 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 3522.250 miles
- 5668.512 kilometers
- 3060.752 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Cardiff to London?
The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to London International Airport is 7 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and London?
The time difference between Cardiff and London is 5 hours. London is 5 hours behind Cardiff.
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and London International Airport (YXU)
On average, flying from Cardiff to London generates about 399 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 399 kilograms equals 879 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cardiff to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and London International Airport (YXU).
Airport information
| Origin | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |
| Destination | London International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXU |
| ICAO Code: | CYXU |
| Coordinates: | 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W |